Associate Project Manager

Leidos Engineering has an opportunity for an Associate Project Manager in Walled Lake, MI who will work alongside project managers, lead engineers and account managers supporting various electric utility clients. We are currently seeking qualified applicants to provide Project Management Services related to distribution line engineering projects throughout the Midwestern and Northeastern United States. The Associate Project Manager will be part of an established Project Management Office within our Power Delivery Solutions division that provides consulting services to public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities for comprehensive engineering design of electrical transmission, substation, and distribution projects nationwide. 

This position is hybrid in nature, where 3 days/week are spent working in our office, collaborating with internal teams, and 2 days/week can be spent working remotely.

**This position requires the successful candidate to work for a contractor in a temp-to-perm format with the possibility of converting to a direct Leidos employee in approximately 6 months from the initial hire date.**

As a valued team member, you can look forward to a fast paced, diverse work environment and flexible work hours/work arrangements, as well as managers who will encourage career development and growth opportunities, including: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP)  

• Leadership training  

• Formal Mentorship programs 

• Management opportunities  

• Learning & Development Resources 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Assist project managers to manage various sized distribution line design projects for public-owned and investor-owned electric utilities 

• Accept responsibility for overall project performance and reporting 

• Ensure project costs, schedule and scope are managed, including the development of recovery plans with a focus on change management, to stay within approved limits 

• Communicate with clients, internal project teams, multiple engineering disciplines, functional leaders, subcontractors, and support personnel 

• Create and maintain resource loaded schedules 

• Coordinate with Engineering Leads to track and execute client deliverables 

• Assist with the preparation of bid documents, cost estimates and responses to Requests for Proposal 

• Complete monthly client invoicing, accruals, and accounts receivable within prescribed time frames 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Finance or related discipline is required; or Associates Degree with 2+ years of demonstrated experience in project management and/or project coordinating.

• Must be capable of planning, organizing, directing, and tracking technical efforts on assigned tasks 

• Must be capable of tracking cost and schedule status of assigned tasks 

• Ability to take direction from and discuss decisions with the direct supervisor, and to coordinate with project team members 

• Experience with MS Office Software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Must be able to interact with customer representatives in an effective manner 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Familiarity with electric power industry and knowledge of business issues associated with power delivery services 

• Ideal Candidates will have a desire to obtain PMP Certification 

• Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, SharePoint MS Project or P6) 

• Experience working with/previous exposure to US electric utilities 

• Previous exposure to electrical and/or construction projects 

• Proficiency in Power BI and/or financial management tools 

At Leidos, we pride ourselves on being a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Our Power Delivery Services Team is the go-to for utilities and mobile operators who need reliable power and telecommunication expertise. We've worked with over 50 investor-owned utilities, over 160 municipals/cooperatives, and we're continuing to expand our reach. Plus, we've got an amazing group of industry-leading construction partners who help us deliver meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader has been confirmed time and time again. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked Leidos among the Top 10 T&D Firms and Top 10 Power Firms. 

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that provide them with an opportunity to thrive, professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. Apply today!  

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.